Tai Chi

Tai Chi Chuan is a sophisticated system of mind/body exercise and one of three “internal” martial arts. This beginning class is designed to give students a foundation in tai chi movement principles, basic concepts and techniques of internal training, and the health benefits of regular practice. Students learn three interrelated sets of skills that can be practiced in class as a group or out of class on their own: (a) the Tung family (Yang style) first slow set, (b) single-hand push hands, and (c) basic internal training exercises for developing strength, flexibility, coordination, and speed the "tai chi" way.